Zip code 82055: Centennial, Wyoming
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 82055
82055 is a rural zip code in Centennial, Wyoming (Albany County), covering 58 sq mi of land. About 521 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 65.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $110,579 a year, 37% above the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $288,600, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and healthcare.
How 82055 compares
- Median age65.699thU.S. 38.9 · WY 39.111th of 145 in WY
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%2nd of 145 in WY
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%1st of 145 in WY
- Work from home82.6%99thU.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%3rd of 146 in WY
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%1st of 145 in WY
- Housing vacancy36.6%99thU.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%23rd of 145 in WY
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%6th of 146 in WY
- Healthcare workers16.8%98thU.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%12th of 146 in WY
- Median earnings per worker$96,17497thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,0492nd of 141 in WY
- Veterans12.3%95thU.S. 6.2% · WY 9%34th of 146 in WY
- Per capita income$55,85680thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,66819th of 145 in WY
- Median household income$110,57979thU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,17620th of 122 in WY
- Median home value$288,60042ndU.S. $332,700 · WY $309,70063rd of 125 in WY
- 38thU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%61st of 145 in WY
- Population5211stU.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,39790th of 146 in WY
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi52nd of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%93rd of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · WY 32.5124th of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%123rd of 145 in WY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%94th of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 22% · WY 22.5%132nd of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%66th of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 10% · WY 11.9%130th of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · WY 22%132nd of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.454137th of 143 in WY
| Measure | 82055 | Albany | WY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.6 | 28.6 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 11th of 145 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 82.2% | 55% | 30.6% | 35.7% | 2nd of 145 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 100% | 50% | 71.8% | 65.2% | 1st of 145 | |
| Work from home | 82.6% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 3rd of 146 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 89.3% | 89.4% | 91% | 1st of 145 | |
| Housing vacancy | 36.6% | 9.4% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 23rd of 145 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 59.1% | 13.5% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 6th of 146 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.8% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 12th of 146 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $96,174 | $37,032 | $47,049 | $49,666 | 2nd of 141 | |
| Veterans | 12.3% | 5.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 34th of 146 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $55,856 | $37,723 | $42,668 | $44,673 | 19th of 145 | |
| Median household income | $110,579 | $61,917 | $76,176 | $80,734 | 20th of 122 | |
| Median home value | $288,600 | $333,000 | $309,700 | $332,700 | 63rd of 125 | |
| Poverty rate | 9% | 20.9% | 10.5% | 12.5% | 61st of 145 | |
| Population | 521 | 38,249 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 | 90th of 146 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 9/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 52nd of 146 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 93rd of 146 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 34.7 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 124th of 146 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 7.3% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 123rd of 145 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 14.1% | 94th of 146 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0% | 15.4% | 22.5% | 22% | 132nd of 146 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 66th of 146 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 8.6% | 11.9% | 10% | 130th of 146 | |
| Government workers | 0% | 31.9% | 22% | 14.5% | 132nd of 146 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.197 | 0.467 | 0.454 | 0.483 | 137th of 143 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 270
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 73%
- Married couples
- 73%
- Living alone
- 10.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 36.6%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 82055 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $96,402 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 20.6%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.8%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Centennial
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Albany County
- Center point
- 41.3708° N, 106.2565° W
- Land area
- 58 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Centennial (unincorporated)28% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 82055
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82324 | Elk Mountain, WY | 22 mi | $58,500 |
| 82070 | Laramie, WY | 24 mi | $69,095 |
| 82083 | Rock River, WY | 28 mi | $49,000 |
| 82331 | Saratoga, WY | 29 mi | $95,610 |
| 82325 | Encampment, WY | 31 mi | $74,167 |
| 80434 | Cowdrey, CO | 32 mi | — |
| 82071 | Laramie, WY · PO box | 35 mi | — |
| 82051 | Bosler, WY | 35 mi | — |
| 82072 | Laramie, WY | 37 mi | $53,863 |
| 82335 | Walcott, WY | 40 mi | — |
| 82063 | Jelm, WY | 44 mi | $105,208 |
| 82084 | Tie Siding, WY | 44 mi | — |
Questions about 82055
What city is zip code 82055?
82055 is assigned to Centennial, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 82055 in?
82055 is in Albany County, Wyoming.
What is the population of 82055?
About 521 people live in 82055, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 82055 in?
82055 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 82055?
The median household income in 82055 is $110,579.
What zip codes are near 82055?
The closest zip codes to 82055 are 82324, 82070, 82083, 82331, 82325.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82055, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.